branding iron

• Instrument métallique chauffé utilisé pour marquer au fer rouge une marque permanente ou un symbole sur la peau du bétail, en particulier les bovins, afin d'indiquer la propriété. Peut aussi désigner un outil servant à marquer des objets en bois ou des articles en cuir.

A metal tool heated and used to burn a permanent mark or symbol onto the skin of livestock, especially cattle, to indicate ownership. It can also refer to a tool used for branding wooden items or leather goods.

1. Tool for marking livestockB2formal

   A metal tool heated in a fire and used to burn a permanent mark (brand) onto the skin of livestock, especially cattle, to indicate ownership.

   fer à marquer

   • The rancher heated the branding iron in the fire.
   • Each farm has its own unique branding iron design.
   • The branding iron left a clear mark on the calf's hide.